ajor countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see April report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries account for about 90% of globa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Brazil expands automotive trade agreement with Argentina On June 17, it was reported that acting President Geraldo Alckmin signed a decree expanding the automotive trade agreement between Brazil and Argentina. The measure updates the Economic Complementation Agreement No. 14 (ACE-14), originally signed in 1990, by incorporating its 46th additional protocol. The new terms allow more flexible market access for buses, vans, and trucks up to 5 tons a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Kia seeks more suppliers in Mexico for its North American plants Kia Mexico plans for increased production levels by end of 2022 Kia invests USD 408 million to expand plant in Pesquería, Mexico Kia Motors starts production at new plant in Mexico Kia launches new-gen Mexican-built Cerato in Brazil Kia forecasts 300,000-unit production by the end of 2019 in Pesquería, Mexico Kia launches Mexican-built Rio in two versions in Brazil Kia ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/16

Manufacturing Corporation was founded in 1992. Operations started in 1994 - Investment since 1992: over USD 13.3 billion - Employees: 11,000 - Average daily output: over 1,500 vehicles - Plant size: approximately 8-million-square-feet BMW changes leadership in South Carolina plant BMW responds to tariff threats regarding Mexico plant BMW starts production of new X3, celebrates 25 years of operation at Spartanburg Plant BMW introduces improved ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/06/11

BYD confident on approval to reduce import tariff on SKD vehicles to 10% in Brazil On May 30, BYD Brazil's VP Alexandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation. The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the hybrid Song Pro. While the Brazilian automoti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

BYD Auto Camaçari (former Ford Motor Brazil, Camacari Plant) BYD: EV Dolphin Mini (2025 - planning), EV Dolphin (2025 - planning), EV SUV Yuan Plus (planning), SUV Hybrid-Flex Song Pro (2025 - planning), SUV Hybrid-Flex Song Plus (planning); Chassis for EV buses and trucks (2025 - planning); Engines: 1.5 L Plug-in Flex (2025 - planning); Phosphate-lithium processing; Stamping, Paining; EcoSport (2003-2021), Fiesta (-2013), Fiesta sedan (-2013)...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Jeep reduces pricing, adds content for 2025 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Stellantis pausing SUV production at Warren Truck due to engine shortage Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly Stellantis reduces plans for Saltillo pickup plant, Warren Truck due to tariffs Stellantis pauses Jeep Gladiator production in Toledo due to parts issue Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range tech, freshened styling coming in l...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30

ion (2023) USD 60 million (2022) - 80% of production is exported to 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. - Accumulated investment amount: USD 2 billion - Number of employees: more than 8,500 (as of Jan., 2024) - Production started in March 1997. Toyota launches 2022 SW4 SUV in Brazil, drops flex-fuel engine, returns Diamond version Toyota retires flex-fuel engine on 2022 Hilux built in Zárate, Argentina Toyota increases pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/30

in cost reduction, this was not enough to fully offset the impact of weaker sales and the additional costs from structural measures announced during the year. Outlook -The Company foresees high uncertainties during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, due to global trade disruptions, such as tariff barriers and geopolitical tension. Despite these challenges, the Company expects its sales to increase between 1% to 3%, for a range of EUR 91....

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ajor countries, which account for approximately 83% of global car sales, and three Nordic countries (*Note). Click here to see Automotive Sales data Click here to see March report Click here to see How to search EV/HV/PHV/FCV data   12 major countries: China, U.S.A., Japan, India, Germany, France, Brazil, U.K., South Korea, Canada, Italy, Thailand   3 Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland   These 15 countries account for about 90% of globa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/26

U.S. Honda’s Prologue EV has best U.S. sales month ever in August Cadillac begins production of 2025 Optiq EV in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico GM dismisses 800 workers at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico Cadillac 2025 Optiq deliveries begin in U.S. GM dismisses 1,000 workers at Ramos Arizpe plant due to U.S. tariff imposition on Mexican imports Chevrolet Blazer EV SS at Daytona 500 on February 16 ahead of Q1 launch Honda Prologue EV SUV receives power, ran...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

3% YoY in April, to 1.47 mn units, and increasing by 7.0% YoY on aselling day-adjusted basis. The annualized selling rate eased to 17.4 mn units/year in April, from 17.8mn units/year in March. The pull-forward effect first noted in March – when consumers rushed tomake purchases ahead of potential tariff-related price rises – was still present in April, but the paceof sales appeared to weaken later in the month. This could be a sign that the i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/21

for plant in Saltillo, Mexico Stellantis launches 2025 Ram 1500 RHO in Mexico Ram 1500 Ramcharger hybrid to launch ahead of Ram 1500 REV battery-electric Stellantis pausing SUV production at Warren Truck due to engine shortage Stellantis reduces plans for Saltillo pickup plant, Warren Truck due to tariffs Ram 1500 Express model lowers entry price to under USD 50,000 Stellantis to resume Ram 1500 DT production at Saltillo plant in Mexico Stellant...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/16

roduction of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to remain flat in 2025 at around 89.5 million units, the same level as in 2023. This is due to several uncertainty factors and geopolitical tensions, including weaker purchasing power due to inflation and rising protectionism such as trade tariffs by the new US administration. Against this background, the Company forecasts a slight organic increase in sales for the fiscal year ending Dec...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

its rapid production ramp-up as demand for electric mobility booms. (Based on a press release on May 7, 2024)End of production operations in Russia-As of March 29, 2024, the Company no longer had any production activities in Russia. Recent Developments First locally produced iBSG system launched in Brazil-The Company launched its iBSG as its first locally produced Belt Starter Generator (12V/48V) for flex-fuel engines in Brazil, marking its entry...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/12

al number of electrified vehicles (xEVs), including EVs, PHVs, and HVs, was 207,646, expanding the share of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales volume from 20.7% in 2023 to 32.7% in 2024. Chinese OEMs have been taking advantage of the Thai government's support for the spread of EVs and the 0% tariffs under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) to import and sell EVs. In addition, in response to the recent increase in demand for hybri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/12

velopment capability in Japan Faurecia's Chinese subsidiary produces one million exhaust systems annually Faurecia to acquire interior components business from Ford Faurecia opens new R&D center in India Faurecia inaugurates new plant in Illinois, the U.S. Faurecia opens new plant and TechCenter in Brazil Faurecia wins Quality Award from Renault Faurecia purchases automotive business of Sora Composites Faurecia Korea establish a new company Faure...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/09

5,300 (as of Feb., 2024) - LCV production: 1999 - Year PC plant opened: 1998 - Investment announced since 2011: BRL 2.0 billion HORSE delivers first engine to Reborn Electric Motors in South America Renault do Brasil invests to decarbonize its Ayrton Senna complex Renault do Brazil on strike Renault do Brazil and Horse to meet with metalworkers' union amid ongoing strike Strike ends at Renault plant in Brazil Renault plant...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/09

pplier Quality Excellence Award for Nexteer Plant 68 in Mexico   Outlook -The Company expects global OEM production volumes to be roughly flat in 2025 compared to 2024. It forecasts above-market revenue growth in 2025 driven by the Asia Pacific segment. In addition, the Company is working on U.S. tariff cost mitigation and customer recoveries.   R&D Expenditure  (in million USD)   FY ended Dec. 31, 2024 FY ended Dec. 31, 2023 FY e...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/08

when Toluca plant reaches ‘perfect quality' Stellantis anticipates growth in Mexico for 2025 Jeep begins market launch of Wagoneer S electric SUV in U.S. Dodge, Jeep EVs finally arrive at dealers after software-related delays Stellantis idles production in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. plants over new tariffs Stellantis planning to not dismiss employees at Toluca plant with production halt Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, res...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/03